Module 1 covers the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Getting Started.Please answer the discussion questions and respond to others for each module by clicking 'Discussion' above, then complete the project for each module.Post question responses to Module 1 by May 15th, and respond to others’ posts by May 20th.For additional information on Module 1, please visit www.allthingsplc.com .
Introduction Questions:
·Where does your school or district stand at present on the three themes of the PLC conceptual framework listed on page 3? ·What do you know (brief summary) about PLC’s right now? ·What are you hoping to achieve by the end of the summer in terms of a PLC?(Please be as specific as possible so we can work as a team toward your goal.)
Chapter 1 Questions:
·How would you describe the collaboration at present in your grade level/school/district? ·What information/background on effective schools and best practices would you like to have?(What do you wish you knew more about?) ·For your school or system, what are the essentials, in your opinion? ·Where is your school/district in terms of prioritized curriculum and common assessment? ·Take a look at your school improvement plan.How does it compare to the table on page 24? ·Pick a school (or your own) in your district.Describe what you see upon entering the building.What is honored?What is the atmosphere? ·List some ways in which students and/or teachers could be recognized and celebrated in your school.
Module 1 Project: (Due by May 20th)
Either alone or with a group, use the information from the Introduction and Chapter 1 to develop a mission statement, vision, values, and goals for your grade level, school, or district.Post these by May 20.
Introduction Questions:
· Where does your school or district stand at present on the three themes of the PLC conceptual framework listed on page 3?
· What do you know (brief summary) about PLC’s right now?
· What are you hoping to achieve by the end of the summer in terms of a PLC? (Please be as specific as possible so we can work as a team toward your goal.)
Chapter 1 Questions:
· How would you describe the collaboration at present in your grade level/school/district?
· What information/background on effective schools and best practices would you like to have? (What do you wish you knew more about?)
· For your school or system, what are the essentials, in your opinion?
· Where is your school/district in terms of prioritized curriculum and common assessment?
· Take a look at your school improvement plan. How does it compare to the table on page 24?
· Pick a school (or your own) in your district. Describe what you see upon entering the building. What is honored? What is the atmosphere?
· List some ways in which students and/or teachers could be recognized and celebrated in your school.
Module 1 Project: (Due by May 20th)
Either alone or with a group, use the information from the Introduction and Chapter 1 to develop a mission statement, vision, values, and goals for your grade level, school, or district. Post these by May 20.